Sophie Williams is a music journalist currently writing for the NME. Chris and Alex talk to Sophie about mosh-pits, interviews, and of course, her beloved Arctic Monkeys.

GSP09: Gaz Whelan

Apr 12th, 2021 1h 21m

Happy Mondays drummer Gaz Whelan joins us to chat about how the band got its name, an important early gig they almost didn't play, an encounter with a soul superstar and getting drunk under the table by some unlikely 1980s bands.

GSP08: Denis Lawson

Apr 5th, 2021 1h 18m

Renowned actor, director and writer Denis Lawson is probably best known for his appearances in classic films such as Bill Forsyth's "Local Hero" and the original "Star Wars" trilogy, but he has years of experience in the West End as a musica

GSP07: Rick Witter

Apr 4th, 2021 1h 38m

Episode 7 is a chat with Shed Seven’s Rick Witter, where we talk about the bands he was in before the Sheds, about a failed publicity stunt in a supermarket car park, Shedcember, and the release of their recent live album “Another Night, Anoth

GSP06: Sophie Galpin

Mar 29th, 2021 1h 39m

Episode six is with multi-instrumentalist Sophie Galpin. Sophie was a founder member of PINS and has more recently been playing with the likes of Tom Grennan, SOAK and Self Esteem. It would seem that Sophie has been on tour for most of the pas

GSP05: Andy Day

Mar 22nd, 2021 1h 13m

This weeks guest is CBeebies legend Andy Day. Of course, Alex and Andy go WAAAY back so they chat about Glastonbury appearances, Andy And The Odd Socks, what makes a Glasto headline set special, and loads more.No swears in this one - so the y

GSP04: Rick McMurray

Mar 15th, 2021 1h 33m

Our guest on next weeks episode is the mighty Rick McMurray, drummer and founder member of Ash.We chat to Rick about Bowie, The Cramps, Ash’s role during the 1998 Good Friday referendum campaign, Bono, and a whole lot more.

GSP03: Kathryn Williams

Mar 8th, 2021 1h 19m

Kathryn Williams is a Mercury Music Prize nominated singer, songwriter - and now novelist, with her debut novel “The Ormering Tide” being published in March 2021. Chris and Alex talk to Kathryn about the unexpected benefits of performing onlin

GSP02: Clint Boon

Mar 2nd, 2021 1h 11m

We talked to Clint about auditioning singers for the Inspiral Carpets, Noel Gallagher and the beginnings of Oasis, an early love of Showaddywaddy and a drunken meeting with R.E.M. His favourite live track was R.E.M.'s MTV-Unplugged version

GSP01: Hello! Introductory Episode

Feb 24th, 2021 51m 19s

The first episode! Chris and Alex chat about early memories of going to gigs, favourite venues and their plans for future episodes.They discuss the Barrowlands Ballroom in Glasgow, Clwb Ifor Bach in Cardiff, live disappointments, bootlegs a

GSP45: Chesney Hawkes

Feb 23rd, 2024 1h 33m

Chesney Hawkes burst onto our screens and radios in 1991, starring with Roger Daltrey in “Buddy’s Song” and topping the UK charts for five weeks with “The One And Only”. We chatted to Chesney about auditioning for “Buddy’s Song”, learning to

GSP44: DJ Paulette

Jan 24th, 2024 1h 25m

Rather than write a bit of blurb about our guest, DJ Paulette, here's what it says on the back cover of her fantastic new book, "Welcome To The Club - The Life and Lessons of a Black Woman DJ"."One of the Hacienda's first female DJs, DJ Pau

GSP43: Richard Jupp

Dec 22nd, 2023 1h 41m

Our latest episode is with founding member of Elbow, drummer Richard Jupp. We chat about U2, Elbow's iconic performance at Glastonbury in 2014, how the band came about, and strange exchanges with audiences at stadium gigs. Please note: this

GSP42: Pat Nevin

Feb 2nd, 2023 1h 29m

Pat Nevin played football for Chelsea, Everton, Kilmarnock, Tranmere, Clyde and Motherwell - earning 28 caps for Scotland in the process. The nippy midfielder now graces our radiowaves as one of BBC 5Live’s most respected pundits. His latest b

GSP41: Dr Susan Rogers

Dec 22nd, 2022 1h 40m

Dr Susan Rogers is a sound engineer and record producer best known for being Prince’s studio engineer during his commercial peak - think Purple Rain, Parade, Sign O' The Times. She is also the author of "This is What It Sounds Like: What the

GSP40: Compilation (21-30)

Nov 23rd, 2022 1h 43m

We're (nearly) back! We've been sorting out a PLETHORA of interviews to bring you in the next few weeks, but in the meantime, here's our third compilation of favourite bits including Eddi Reader, Ren Harvieu, Manda Rin, Ralph Rolle, Anna Dob

GSP39: Jack Jones

Aug 16th, 2022 1h 11m

Here’s a bit of a special episode for you - Alex and Chris travelled to Kendal Calling and recorded a live episode in the woods with Trampolene’s wonderful Jack Jones.We chat about Pink Floyd, Pete Doherty, Dylan - and nicking a car to go a

GSP38: Sarah Blackwood

Jun 7th, 2022 1h 44m

Sarah Blackwood chats to us about all things Dubstar, Client and Technique - in particular touring with Depeche Mode in 2002. Her choices of music are absolutely knockout, so check out the playlist.This episode is dedicated to the memory of

GSP37: Andrew Paresi

May 1st, 2022 1h 16m

Andrew Paresi was the drummer on Morrissey's first three solo albums - "Viva Hate", "Bona Drag" (alongside Mike Joyce) and "Kill Uncle". We chat to him here about all things Morrissey, Sham 69, Frank Zappa and Paul Simon.Check out Andrew's

GSP36: Richie Driss

Apr 14th, 2022 1h 41m

Episode 36 is with Blue Peter presenter #38, Richie Driss! We chat to Richie about Kendrick Lamar, Nas, Michael Jackson and Hans Zimmer. It's a beaut (and suitable for ALL the family)!Also, if you go to our page at Podchaser.com and give

GSP35: Martin Carr

Apr 3rd, 2022 1h 44m

A missing episode! We thought we'd lost this conversation with Boo Radleys founder member Martin Carr, but turns out it was down the back of the settee with some loose change and the telly remote.So, this chat took place over a year ago and

GSP34: Grant Nicholas

Mar 20th, 2022 1h 19m

Grant Nicholas is frontman of Feeder and, despite being massively under the weather, he joined us for a chat about festivals, Tom Petty, Radiohead, and the band's new album "Torpedo".Catch Feeder on tour in April 2022.

GSP33: Compilation (Episodes 11-20)

Mar 16th, 2022 1h 31m

A compilation of our favourite bits from episodes 11-20. Featured guests are:Mat FraserMagic ModJohnny KalsiNick HeywardChris HawkinsShell ZennerGraftMike BattTommy SmithJames Atkin

GSP32: Adelle Stripe

Feb 21st, 2022 1h 56m

Our guest this week is poet, journalist and author Adelle Stripe. Her latest book "Ten Thousand Apologies" is a biography of Fat White Family, co-written with lead singer Lias Saoudi. We chat about Fat White Family, Hebden Bridge Trades Club

GSP31: Pete Paphides

Feb 8th, 2022 1h 51m

Pete Paphides is a journalist, broadcaster and author of the wonderful autobiography “Broken Greek”.In our conversation, we chat about Aztec Camera, going to Live Aid and the time Crowded House came round for tea.This is our first intervie